Financial Audit Externship - Summer 2026
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Early Career Extern provides support as directed through assignments within a line of business or division while receiving exposure to the broader organization. Externs integrate into the organization through day-to-day activities and project work. Externs operate as team members on larger initiatives, but also work independently on smaller projects and tasks.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform assignments as determined by the Assignment Leader.
• Perform specific projects as assigned by the Assignment Leader or Program Manager, utilizing project management skills to manage and report back on project status.
• Actively participate in community volunteerism projects.
• Actively participate in leadership development activities (training classes, speaker series, etc.), supplementing on-the-job learning that occurs throughout the program.
• Deliver a formal presentation to line of business or division leaders.
• Build a network of resources within the assigned line of business, division, or across functions.
• Effectively communicate with others, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Must be a rising Sophomore or rising Junior currently enrolled in an accredited program
• Major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related degree preferred
• Strong academic record with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. and an interest in pursuing a career in banking.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Solid candidates should have relevant internship and/or work experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, relationship building and teamwork through extracurricular activities, work experience, or academic pursuits.
• Demonstrates entry-level use and basic familiarity with software applications including Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Shows aptitude to learn additional software applications as required by Externship.
• Possesses professional customer service skills. Able to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers.
• Able to solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
• Capable of managing own time to meet deadlines set by Manager and Assignment Leader.
• Capable of completing work with direction, guidance and instructions from others.
• Demonstrates abilities to perform and communicate. Appropriately chooses most effective form of communication (meeting, fax, phone or email). Responds quickly to requests.
• Can convey a positive first impression and develops positive working relationships. Understands and knows how to get along with co-workers.
Financial Audit Externship - Summer 2026
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.
LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
